Fanboy

Chapter 1 - Lover In The Crowd

Our opening band had just finished, and the crowd seemed to love them. My manager held up his thumb in approval as I finished my under eye eyeliner. I had performed this set for what seemed like millions of times, but something felt different tonight. Maybe it was because I was back in my hometown, Austin Texas. Maybe I would see someone I knew. Who knows?

I quickly scanned the crowed to see if anyone I knew was there. A familiar face caught my eye, but I couldn't put my finger on who it was. Then, it hit me like a ton of bricks.

Oh my god. That's Willow.

She was one of my many crushes back in middle school, when I was still in my girl crazy phase. She looked hot as ever. She was even wearing my band's merch!! Nice!! But my heart sank when I saw a boy hug her. That's gotta be her boyfriend. Or her husband..?! We dated wayyy back in middle school, but I can't remember why we broke up.

She was still so hot.

I walked onstage and was greeted by thousands of cheering fans. I headed straight for the microphone stand, guitar strap already on me. I couldn't mess up! Not in front of Willow! The bright, colored lights came on, and as soon as Willow saw me, we locked eyes.

'Are you guys ready to rock the hell outta this place?!' I yelled enthusiastically into the microhpone.

Screams and cheers of approval came from the crowd, including from Willow. She gave me a sweet smile as me and the band started with our song, Troubles of My Affection.

I shakily played the opening notes on my guitar, being careful to not mess up. I couldn't focus on the song. I knew the crowd wouldn't notice, but I did. As usual, the crowd went wild for our opening. I couldn't stop looking at Willow. God, I'm still obsessed, even after all these years. We played a few more songs, but I couldn't get the costume change I had to do during our song Pretty Privelage off of my mind. That song was probably the reason a lot of people came here.

While the rest of my band went backstage, I gave my little speech. My costume change was supposed to be while they were playing. I was so nervous.

'Hi there, Austin!'

I laughed a little when the crowd responded back to me, enthusiastic as usual.

'This is my hometown, I see a few faces I recognize.' I smiled.

The only person I really saw in the crowd was Willow. We met eyes after I spoke, and I had the urge to talk about her. I guess I never really did get over her like I told everyone I did.

'I have a story to tell you all.'

The crowd looked eager and excited to hear my story.

'I loved a girl. We broke up, though. I don't really remember why.'

The crowd made sounds of dissapointment, I guess they wanted a nice breakup story.

'I see her here tonight.'

Just as quick as they left, my band members were back onstage. I didn't get a chance to say her name, and I really wanted her to know that I still loved her even after all these years, even if she moved on.

My band members started playing Pretty Privelage.

I forgot about my costume change, so it was a bit awkward. I changed my costume and entered through the back crowd. As usual, nobody noticed me. When I got to the top rows I was dropped from the ceiling, with no ropes attached. I had to land on my feet, but it wasn't that high and I wasn't scared of hights to begin with. When we practiced, I had a parachute, but not during the real deal.

Jeepers.

I fell and landed on my converse as planned, and the crowd went wild for that stunt like they did at every show. When I looked in the audience, Willow wasn't there anymore.